OL Japheth Gordon started at left guard for the first time since the Fresno State game on Sept. 29. Gordon nursed a bone chip in his foot for several weeks, and thereafter, had to beat out Riley Gault to re-earn his starting spot.

With Kazee out, redshirt freshman Chase Price saw his first game action since garbage time against Hawaii. Price finished with seven carries for 41 yards.

TE Adam Roberts – who caught the go-ahead two-point conversion in the Aztecs’ narrow win over Nevada – had his first career touchdown catch on a 6-yard pass from QB Adam Dingwell in the third quarter.

Dingwell set career highs with 19 completions and a 79.17 completion percentage. He finished 19-of-24 for 164 yards, with two touchdowns and one pick.